# Introduction to the Weimar

Source: https://projectgcse.co.uk/history/the_weimar/weimar_introduction

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- The allies peace depended on German democracy (everyone having a right to vote etc).
- The Kaiser abdicated as not for democracy.
- Free elections started in January 1919 with proportional representation.
- The Weimar republic won the election with Ebert in charge.